Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey
The history of Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey begins in the Neolithic. Dolmens, ruins, chapels and ramparts are all visible traces of the many populations that have succeeded each other, and today shape the charm of the municipality. Gateway to the Haut-Pays grassois, the village is crossed by the famous Route Napoléon, whose passage has fed many legends and rumors over time on the Place de l’Apié.
With more than 3,600 inhabitants, Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey is a dynamic village, which lives to the rhythm of the events of the Espace du Thiey and the steps of the Vallerois in the Grand Pré. It is also there that two markets are held: on Friday, dedicated to food, and on Sunday, where food products and clothing are found.
Between history, nature and local life, the village invites you to stroll as well as to discover.
Wivisites
With Wivisites, discover the Pays de Grasse in complete freedom thanks to free audio-guided tours accessible directly from your phone.
No need for a guide or schedule: choose your route, start the visit and let yourself be accompanied through the streets, villages and emblematic sites of the territory.
As you walk, discover the history, heritage, anecdotes and characters that shaped the Pays de Grasse. A simple and fun way to explore the cities and villages of the territory, at your own pace and according to your desires.
Phone in hand, listen, observe and let the Pays de Grasse tell you its story.
The essentials
In Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey, we alternate between basement, heritage and fresh air. In the heart of a vast wooded limestone plateau that dominates the gorges of the Haute Siagne, the Baume Obscure cave hides a real jewel. Its subteroscope invites you to live a unique experience, guided by sound, image and light, in a museum show suitable for all audiences.
In the village, the church of Notre-Dame de l’Assomption is one of the oldest in the region. Built in the 12th century, it was enriched over time with a Romanesque apse and bell tower, a Gothic side nave in 1555, a baroque altar and a main door dated 1667.
On the nature side, the natural bridge of Ponadieu, formed by the limestone deposit of a now disappeared spring, is the goal of a hike accessible to all. The trail runs along the Siagne and the Combe valley, in the shade of large holm oaks, not far from the Saint-Jean chapel.
To extend the discovery, you can push the door of an apie, go for a ride on an electric scooter or let off steam with paintball.
Heritage, nature and leisure: here, there is something for everyone.
Agenda
June : Feux de la Saint-Jean & Fête de la musique
August : Fête patronale de la Saint-Constant
September : Fête du canal de la Siagne
